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“Dreams Can Come True” Unusual Art Benefit Friday March 6, 2009

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Something very different is happening Friday in Culver City. If you are interested in art, even unusual art, this event is for you. What is so unique about these beautifully vibrant paintings? They are created by elephants!Amazing Art Created by Elephants

Non-profit organization Dreams Can Come True is hosting a one night only benefit for orphaned children in Northern Thailand and elephant conservation. The authentic 100% original organic-feeling art pieces are amazingly enough painted by elephants in Thailand. These paintings will be auctioned off for charity at this special event, with 90% of the money raised benefiting elephant conservation and Dreams Can Come True programs, which teach children skills such as art, music, dance, and self empowerment.

A True “Trunk Show” 

Join artist and founder Jemma Jacques and noted celebrity artist Emma Ferreira, along with celebrities and business professionals, at the trendy Ferreira Gallery for this exclusive preview party. The paintings will be available throughout the evening via silent auction and priced from $300 and up. Live entertainment will be provided, as well as complimentary hors d’oeuvres and beverages.

Jemma Jacques

Angel Jemma Jacques and artist Emma Ferreira at the Mix Media Green Suite for the Oscars share amazing paintings by elephants she discovered when in Thailand doing her charity work with Thai children.

The Trunk Works show will be held on March 6, 2009, at 7 p.m. at the Ferreira Gallery. For more information or to reserve your spot at this memorable event, visit www.dcct.org or contact Jemma Jacques at (310) 994-1940

Dreams Can Come True
Noted artist and angel Jemma Jacques turned her talent and passion into an extraordinary organization offering volunteer opportunities, hosting “Dream workshops” and selling art drawn from an unexpected source: elephants. Founding the organization in 2005, Jacques goal was to provide inspiration, motivation and art education to people around the world while helping remote tribes/villages. Dreams Can Come True , a 501 (c)(3) non-profit, recently hosted a volunteer trip to an orphanage in Thailand, where participants included a chiropractor, doctor, photographer, dancer, artist, chef and many others. These professionals taught the children skills which will helped them grow and become economically self-sufficient.
Ferreira Gallery
Artist, philanthropist and entrepreneur Emma Ferreira’s paintings, photographs and mixed media work draws the viewer in and subtly conveys a message of connection and harmony with the world. Visit www.emmaferreira.com to see more of her stunning work.
No, you are not seeing things, the elephant is truly painting!

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Helen M. Ryan